5. Hatch Chile Salsa Verde. This was a spicy one, folks! And unless you live in New Mexico or similar lucky parts of the country, Hatch chiles only show their faces for a couple of weeks, once a year. Grab them while you can and make them last with this salsa verde!

6. Homemade Classic Chicken Soup. The homemade stock is the key to this incredible chicken soup, and couldn’t be easier. If you’re feeling under the weather, this would absolutely cure what ails you. This, and maybe a Z-Pak.

8. Flaky Apple Galette with Spiced Crumble. What a fancy name for such a simple and yummy pie. This was my crowning glory of 2013. No longer am I afraid of homemade pie crust, and that’s a win if you ask me.

9. Shrimp and Rice with Andouille Creole Gravy. This was packed full of flavor and texture, and bonus! It’s actually really good for you. Trick yourself into your January fitness goals with this dish. Or, just make healthy choices year round because you’re awesome. Either one!

10. Creamy Butternut Squash Soup. I know I said no winners, but if I had to pick one, and that Apple Galette wasn’t looking, I’d pick this soup. I can’t get enough of it! I made it at least once a week leading up to the holidays. Grab a butternut squash and make this while you still can, trust me.

2013 was a good year for food in the Two Recipes kitchen. I’m excited to see what delicious trouble I can get myself into in 2014.